The reunion -- Shark tales -- Going for a ride -- Swim lessons -- Flip flop.
Summary:
"In business, just as in any competitive social endeavor, we often feel driven to rise to the top by working tirelessly until we have beaten out the others and left them behind. Although this is a standard view of how to get ahead, what successful people know is that this is not how it's really done. To achieve lasting success and make a difference in the world, we need to learn how to work with, not against, the people around us. In Swim!, Walter Bond proves the principle that being a "big fish" requires complex collaboration with all the creatures in the ocean around us. In this modern parable, we learn that, in nature, sharks actually work together with smaller fish to deal with the parasites that plague them. By providing protection for suckerfish, which eat the parasites, sharks are able to dominate the seas alongside their small-scale friends. Sharks also respect their environments, taking care to investigate their options before moving forward. To rise to new heights as business leaders and mentors, we can apply the same principle. By carefully choosing our associates and providing assistance and guidance, we can cultivate relationships that enable us to achieve the level of success we dream of. This book provides a fresh yet timeless perspective on the power of human connection, showing how we can achieve next-level results if we stop focusing on facts and figures and instead pour our energy into managing relationships."--Jacket flap.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.